Sheet metal cabinet



J. PIPE Nov. 21, 1933.

SHEET METAL CABINET Filed Jan. 15, 1932 50k ipi @811 BQWZZK Patented Nov. 21, 1933 ;UNIT.ED J STATES P T T OFFICE 5 Claims. (01.- 312-141) The present invention relates to cabinets and more particularly to sheet metal cabinet constructions.

The principal objects of the invention are to fliprovidea sheet metal cabinet which is neat and attractive in appearance, light in weight, rigid and sturdy inconstruction and economical to manufacture.

An illustrative embodiment of the invention is shown in the accompanying drawing, wherein:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of the cabinet;

Figure 2 is a front elevational view thereof with some of the drawers Withdrawn, and with a fragmentary portion of a transfer file, partly in section, placed adjacent thereto; v

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Figure 4 and showing certain structural features;

Figure 4 is likewise an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken on line 4-4 of Figure 3 and showing certain structural features;

Figure 5 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view similar to Figure 4 but showing a pair of files disposed adjacent each other and with the drawers removed;

Figure 6 is a fragmentary plan view of the top, front corner construction;

Figure '7 is a fragmentary plan view of the top, side corner construction; and

Figure 8 is a fragmentary side elevational view of the cabinet showing the lower drawer partially withdrawn.

Referring to the drawing in which like parts are designated by the same numerals in the several views, the sheet metal cabinet here shown in the form of a transfer file, is provided with a pair of elongated vertically disposed and spaced sheet metal side walls 1, a back wall 2 and a top 3. A

pair of spot-welded sheet metal angle members 404 on opposite-sides of the cabinet secure the side walls to the top.

A series of inverted U-shaped metal reinforcing bands 5 are disposed adjacent the marginal front edges of said side walls one above the other and their medial portions 6 form drawer sections for the drawers '7, as best shown in Figures 4 and 5. These metal bands provide for a rugged and sturdy construction of the cabinet.

Elongated vertically disposed metal sheaths 8 EDI running the full vertical length of the cabinet embrace the parallel portions of said series of inverted U-shaped bands on each front side of the transfer file and are secured thereto and under the marginal front ends of said side walls 557. in any suitable manner as by spot welding. These sheaths cover the front edges ofthe series of bands 5, are then turned at right angles thereto to cover the outer sides of the bands, then bent inwardly and then at right angles rearwardly behind the marginal front ends of each side wall as best shown in Figure 3. These metal sheaths not only add strength and rigidity but likewise provide for attractiveness in appearance. They may be regarded as portions of the side walls.

Drawer roller carrying elements Qvhere shown as U-shaped, forming bearing members for the rollers 10, are secured to the inner side surfaces of the bands 5 adjacent their respective lower ends and to the respective upper surfaces of the medial portions 6 of the adjacent lower bands in any suitable manner as by spot-welding. The metal drawers '7 of conventional design, are adapted to rest upon the rollers for ready withdrawal as indicated in Figure 8.

It will thus be seen that a novel sheet metal cabinet is herein shown and described which is attractive in appearance, light in weight yet rugged in its construction and economical to manufacture. a

While but one specific embodiment vention has been herein shown and described, it will be understood that numerous details of the construction shown may be altered or omitted without departing from the spirit of this invention as defined by the following claims.

I claim: 7

1. In a sheet metal cabinet having side walls, a series of inverted integral U-shaped metal bands disposed adjacent the marginal front edges of said side walls one above the other adapting the cabinet to be sectionally made as may be predetermined and for reinforcing purposes and to form drawer sections, and a pair of metal sheaths embracing the parallel portions of said series of bands and secured thereto and to the marginal front ends of said side walls.

2. In a sheet metal cabinet having side walls, a series of inverted integral U-shaped metal bands disposed adjacent the marginal front edges of said side walls one above the other adapting the cabinet to be sectionally made as may be predetermined and for reinforcing purposes and to form drawer sections, drawer roller carrying members secured to the inner side surfaces of said bands adjacent their respective lower ends .0 and to the respective upper surfaces of adjacent lower bands, and a pair of metal sheaths embracing the parallel portions of said series of bands and secured thereto andto the marginal front ends of said side walls.

of this inso respective upper'surfaces of the medial portions of adjacent lower bands, and a pair of metal sheaths embracing the parallel portions of said series of bands and secured thereto and to the marginal front ends of said side walls.

4. In a sheet metal cabinet having a: pair or:

spaced side walls, a series of integral 'U-shaped reinforcing struts made of flat metal bands disposed between said side walls one above the other, the broad surface of each leg portion being secured to its adjacent side wall, the medial portion of each of the struts forming a drawer section in the cabinet.

5. In a sheet metal cabinet'having a pair of spaced, side walls, a series ofv integral, U-shaped metal reinforcing struts disposed and secured between said side walls one above the other adapting the cabinet to be sectionally made as maybe predetermined and forming drawer sec- .tions, and spaced roller carrying members secured to the medial portions of said struts for supporting drawers carried on said rollers.

JOHN PIPE. 

